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Pathfinder Monster Core 2 and Starfinder Alien Core are both sanctioned for Organized Play! Read about new releases, sanctioning updates, and join us in recognizing some very special GM's in today's Organized Play Monthly Update blog!
Congratulations to everyone recognized here!
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Maya, could you let the Starfinder OP team know about two issues I noticed when checking the character options page for sanctioing updates?
1) Alien Core should be exempted from ownership requirements in Society Play much like the Player Core as without it summoning spells don't work, so a player could construct a legal character only to be informed they can't cast a spell unless they buy a book. I'm pretty sure this is an oversight, but it still has the potential to be a stumbling block for new players that is trivially avoided.
2) The Guilt of the Graveworld Player's Guide is different from any PF2e Player's Guide and needs to be addressed. It includes all the player facing options- Does downloadinf the PDF entitle you to play a Corpsefolk or Elebrian? Furthermore, it also includes six backgrounds and the vital Stitch Flesh skill feat which did not appear in the book- Will these be allowed in Society?
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Maya, could you let the Starfinder OP team know about two issues I noticed when checking the character options page for sanctioing updates?
1) Alien Core should be exempted from ownership requirements in Society Play much like the Player Core as without it summoning spells don't work, so a player could construct a legal character only to be informed they can't cast a spell unless they buy a book. I'm pretty sure this is an oversight, but it still has the potential to be a stumbling block for new players that is trivially avoided.
2) The Guilt of the Graveworld Player's Guide is different from any PF2e Player's Guide and needs to be addressed. It includes all the player facing options- Does downloadinf the PDF entitle you to play a Corpsefolk or Elebrian? Furthermore, it also includes six backgrounds and the vital Stitch Flesh skill feat which did not appear in the book- Will these be allowed in Society?
I'm bringing this to the team as well, Squark!
I'll be back when I can with updates! I'll be a but more sporadic this week as I'm at PAX Unplugged!
Thanks. I know everyone has a lot on their plate between the site update and PAX.
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The Society scenarios are marked in the blog post as part of a subscription. Is that still correct?
Back already, Gratt! We are actually not offering Society Subscriptions at this time, so these adventures will not be part of a subscription and need to be purchased a la carte. We'll be updating the blog momentarily! Please also check back for updates on the future of Society Subscriptions!
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Thanks. I know everyone has a lot on their plate between the site update and PAX.
Always still ask your questions! Sometimes it may take us longer to answer them, but we appreciate them all the same! I'll be back as soon as I can!
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Congratulations to the new campaign coin recipients and PF2 Glyph GMs, particularly Kwinten Koëter and Nils Janson ^^
Hey, I know that guy!
(Also, minor thing, my last name is Koëter, not Koeeter. >_>)
Any news on allowing Orcs in Starfinder Society?
Any news on allowing Orcs in Starfinder Society?
This is secondhand, but a friend asked Thurston Hillman about this at GenCon and he hinted at a major lore shake-up for Orcs coming in Galactic Ancestries being the reason for their absence.
... That's Gamehole Con, not gencon, sorry.
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My name is on this one. Only forgot the a in Rhoades. It is ok. ^-^x;
Also wow congrats to all of the other listed. Especially Bob! My fellow Florida man!
Sending this to fix too! We filled out the names as we were given them, so we're sad to hear that so many were incorrect. Still, we're happy to correct it!
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Maya, could you let the Starfinder OP team know about two issues I noticed when checking the character options page for sanctioing updates?
1) Alien Core should be exempted from ownership requirements in Society Play much like the Player Core as without it summoning spells don't work, so a player could construct a legal character only to be informed they can't cast a spell unless they buy a book. I'm pretty sure this is an oversight, but it still has the potential to be a stumbling block for new players that is trivially avoided.
2) The Guilt of the Graveworld Player's Guide is different from any PF2e Player's Guide and needs to be addressed. It includes all the player facing options- Does downloadinf the PDF entitle you to play a Corpsefolk or Elebrian? Furthermore, it also includes six backgrounds and the vital Stitch Flesh skill feat which did not appear in the book- Will these be allowed in Society?
I return with some answers from the team, Squark!
1. Yes, you need Alien Core to use content from it; so yes, if you want to summon a monster from Alien Core, you need to own Alien Core. In the future, if another monster book were to be released, you would likewise need to own that book to summon those creatures.
2. The team will further discuss the Player's Guide content going forward!
That's all I got right now!
1. Yes, you need Alien Core to use content from it; so yes, if you want to summon a monster from Alien Core, you need to own Alien Core. In the future, if another monster book were to be released, you would likewise need to own that book to summon those creatures.
Yes, I understand. The problem is that there are 6 1st rank summon spells in Player Core that some unwitting new player could take as they create their first character and be caught completely off guard when they try to actually cast said completely legal but useless spell. And unless they connect the dots by reading the description of the [Summon] trait and the character options page, nothing tells them this. If the OP team is unwilling to budge on adding Alien Core to the "Core Assumption", at the very least a warning should be added to the Player Core section of the options page letting people know they need to own a book with monsters in it to use summon spells.
Congratulations new campaign coin holders and new 5 glyph GMs!
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The blog says that PFS2 7-07 released, but the store disagrees and doesn't have it available for purchase. I didn't check other releases this month
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Yes, I understand. The problem is that there are 6 1st rank summon spells in Player Core that some unwitting new player could take as they create their first character and be caught completely off guard when they try to actually cast said completely legal but useless spell. And unless they connect the dots by reading the description of the [Summon] trait and the character options page, nothing tells them this. If the OP team is unwilling to budge on adding Alien Core to the "Core Assumption", at the very least a warning should be added to the Player Core section of the options page letting people know they need to own a book with monsters in it to use summon spells.
Feedback noted, Squark! Taking it to the team!
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Congratulations new campaign coin holders and new 5 glyph GMs!
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The blog says that PFS2 7-07 released, but the store disagrees and doesn't have it available for purchase. I didn't check other releases this month
I'm checking into this!
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Congratulations new campaign coin holders and new 5 glyph GMs!
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The blog says that PFS2 7-07 released, but the store disagrees and doesn't have it available for purchase. I didn't check other releases this month
We've fixed it, and it's available now!